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Branch County

Michigan · Public K-12

18 public schools serving approximately 6,507 students, in a county of 45,300 residents.

Schools
18
7 districts
Enrollment
6,507
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,724
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.1%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
7
schools
Middle
3
schools
High
6
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Coldwater Community Schools
2,756 students · 7 districts in Branch County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Branch County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
88%
Hispanic
7%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.7%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.5% under 18

All schools (18)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Coldwater High SchoolColdwaterHigh09-12944·
Legg Middle SchoolColdwaterMiddle06-08653·
Bronson JrSr High SchoolBronsonHigh06-12544·
Jennings Elementary SchoolQuincyElementaryPK-05435·
Pansophia AcademyColdwaterOtherKG-12433·
Larsen Elementary SchoolColdwaterElementaryPK-01416·
Quincy High SchoolQuincyHigh07-12391·
Lakeland Elementary SchoolColdwaterElementary04-05373·
Jefferson Elementary SchoolColdwaterElementary02-03370·
Union City Elementary SchoolUnion CityElementaryPK-04353·
Quincy Middle SchoolQuincyMiddle05-08323·
Union City High SchoolUnion CityHigh09-12293·
Union City Middle SchoolUnion CityMiddle05-08276·
Waldron Learning CenterColdwaterOtherPK-12254·
Ryan Elementary SchoolBronsonElementary03-05229·
Anderson Elementary SchoolBronsonElementaryKG-02220·
Branch Area Careers CenterColdwaterHigh11-120·
Lakeland Correctional FacilityColdwaterHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Branch County?
There are 18 public K-12 schools in Branch County, Michigan, with a combined enrollment of about 6,507.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Branch County?
The county's public school system includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high, 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Branch County?
Coldwater Community Schools is the largest school district in Branch County, serving approximately 2,756 students. The county contains 7 school districts overall.
What is the population of Branch County?
Branch County, Michigan has a population of approximately 45,300, with a median age of 41. About 23.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Branch County?
Median household income in Branch County is $63,724, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Branch County?
Approximately 17.3% of adults 25 and older in Branch County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Branch County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 61.1% of students in Branch County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Michigan county average of 57.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Branch County schools?
Across Branch County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 20.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Branch County?
Branch County residents are approximately 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Branch County is owner-occupied?
Branch County has about 20,971 housing units, of which roughly 77.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data